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Equatorial SA

Common Name
Equatorial
Country
Brazil
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Employees
11,571
Ticker
EQTL3
Exchange
B3
Description
Equatorial Energia S.A. is a Brazilian energy company that operates in the generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity. Playing a crucial part in Brazil's energy infrastructure, the comp...

Equatorial's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Equatorial completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

However, Equatorial has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
923,445.1a
380,464.5a
1,181,375.9a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
N/AN/AN/A
Total Scope 3
345,051.8a
367,842.5a
1,777,946a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
132.1538a
46.7334a
238.1275a
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Verified Sources Behind Equatorial’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Equatorial's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Equatorial's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Equatorial's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equatorial amounted to 1,274,948.6 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Equatorial increased by 105.61%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Equatorial's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-27%-68%+143%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Equatorial's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Equatorial were 923,445.1 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Equatorial reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Equatorial's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 43.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Equatorial's Scope 1 emissions increased by 142.72%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Equatorial's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Equatorial reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 351,503.5 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Equatorial reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2023), Equatorial's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 46.7% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya

What methodology does Equatorial use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Equatorial reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

Equatorial's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Equatorial's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Equatorial reported 345,051.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Equatorial includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Equatorial's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20212022202320240450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e+95%-79%-6%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Equatorial's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Equatorial reported total Scope 3 emissions of 345,051.8 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Equatorial reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Equatorial's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 62.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Equatorial's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Equatorial's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

Insights into Equatorial’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Equatorial reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 923,445.1 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,988 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 132.15 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Equatorial's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)EvergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,958,294 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,847Scope 1 Intensity: 3,584.27 tCO2e/$MCLP HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 34,356,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,308Scope 1 Intensity: 3,038.29 tCO2e/$MCMS EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,450,920 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,515Scope 1 Intensity: 2,455.21 tCO2e/$MHydro OneYear: 2024Scope 1: 98,914 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,898Scope 1 Intensity: 16.77 tCO2e/$MPPLYear: 2024Scope 1: 26,663,140 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,462Scope 1 Intensity: 3,150.93 tCO2e/$MChina National Nuclear PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,589Scope 1 Intensity: 0.42 tCO2e/$MEversource EnergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 153,699 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,901Scope 1 Intensity: 12.92 tCO2e/$MCenterPoint EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,170,862 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,696Scope 1 Intensity: 594.63 tCO2e/$MFortisYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,069,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1,008.62 tCO2e/$MPOWERGRIDYear: 2025Scope 1: 49,785 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,360Scope 1 Intensity: 9.29 tCO2e/$MAmerenYear: 2023Scope 1: 19,883,180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,500Scope 1 Intensity: 2,651.09 tCO2e/$MWEC Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,060,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,600Scope 1 Intensity: 2,216.30 tCO2e/$MPSEGYear: 2024Scope 1: 581,556 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,290Scope 1 Intensity: 56.52 tCO2e/$MEntergyYear: 2024Scope 1: 43,184,692 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,880Scope 1 Intensity: 3,635.18 tCO2e/$MShenzhen Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,570,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,647Scope 1 Intensity: 4,527.93 tCO2e/$MChina PowerYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,876,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,428Scope 1 Intensity: 6,714.29 tCO2e/$MConsumers EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 12,482,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,166Scope 1 Intensity: 1,741.89 tCO2e/$MEnel AmericasYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,405,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,616Scope 1 Intensity: 190.65 tCO2e/$MPinnacle West CapitalYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,975,406 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,125Scope 1 Intensity: 2,141.58 tCO2e/$MAvangridYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,636,499 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,309Scope 1 Intensity: 196.96 tCO2e/$MTaesaYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,762 tCO2eRevenue: $M 693Scope 1 Intensity: 6.87 tCO2e/$MEnergisaYear: 2024Scope 1: 524,181 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,353Scope 1 Intensity: 97.92 tCO2e/$MNeoenergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 108,284 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,226Scope 1 Intensity: 14.99 tCO2e/$MCopelYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,318 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,403Scope 1 Intensity: 5.09 tCO2e/$MCPFL EnergiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 80,770 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,900Scope 1 Intensity: 11.71 tCO2e/$MEquatorialYear: 2024Scope 1: 923,445 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,988Scope 1 Intensity: 132.15 tCO2e/$M

How does Equatorial's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Equatorial reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 132.15 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 594.63, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Equatorial rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Equatorial ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

Equatorial is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Equatorial's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Equatorial reported a total carbon footprint of 1,620,000.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 63.98% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Equatorial's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 21.7%.a

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